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Gavaskar Criticises Kohli’s 100-Century Quest, Says Gill and Iyer Were ‘Spared’
✍️ NDTV Sports
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 07:33 AM
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Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has publicly questioned Virat Kohli’s ambition to score 100 international centuries, claiming that teammates Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer were deliberately protected.
Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar made a bold statement on a recent sports panel, challenging Virat Kohli’s goal of reaching 100 international centuries. Gavaskar said the pursuit is unrealistic and that the selection committee has been selective in protecting certain players.
He specifically mentioned that Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer were ‘spared’ from the same pressure, implying that they received preferential treatment in team selection and match planning.
Gavaskar’s remarks have stirred debate among cricket analysts, with some agreeing that the pressure on Kohli is excessive while others defend the captain’s ambition. No official response has been issued by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
The comment comes at a time when Kohli’s performance has been under scrutiny, and it adds a new dimension to the discussion about player workload and selection fairness in Indian cricket.
He specifically mentioned that Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer were ‘spared’ from the same pressure, implying that they received preferential treatment in team selection and match planning.
Gavaskar’s remarks have stirred debate among cricket analysts, with some agreeing that the pressure on Kohli is excessive while others defend the captain’s ambition. No official response has been issued by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
The comment comes at a time when Kohli’s performance has been under scrutiny, and it adds a new dimension to the discussion about player workload and selection fairness in Indian cricket.